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We’re back with our betting prediction and pick series as we take a look at today’s slate of action for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. this next matchup takes place in the Eastern Conference between the Milwaukee Bucks (17-24) and Atlanta Hawks (20-24), meeting for the first time this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Bucks-Hawks […]

Jalen Johnson continues to soar for the Atlanta Hawks—literally and figuratively. The Hawks’ trading of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards signaled that Johnson is now the face of the franchise. On Sunday, he led the Hawks to their third straight win after trouncing the Golden State Warriors, 124-111, at Chase Center. Johnson tallied 23 […]

ATLANTA, GA – With about 35 seconds left in the game, Trae Young walked from the end of the bench toward the tunnel, and he gave a few handshakes to the fans on his way out. The camera followed him as he made his way to the back, and that was the picture of the […]

Jalen Johnson has transformed into an All-Star caliber player this season for the Atlanta Hawks, and he’s doing everything for them. The forward is averaging 23.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 8.4 assists, and has tried to keep the Hawks afloat for the most part this season with several injuries to some key players. Kristaps Porzingis […]

LeBron James offered emphatic praise for two of the league’s rising stars during a recent episode of Mind the Game, detailing the work habits and on-court growth of Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Johnson after training alongside both players in recent summers. Speaking with co-host Steve Nash, James highlighted Maxey’s consistency and dedication, pointing to early-morning […]

Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks appears to be coming to an end. After being far apart during offseason discussions regarding a potential contract extension, Young and his camp have actively been discussing the potential of trade avenues to move the four-time All-Star guard before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, league sources told […]

ATLANTA, GA – When a new year arrives, everyone wants to break old habits and create better ones that will set the tone moving forward. In all honesty, it’s good to break those habits before the new year arrives so you can come in with a fresh, clean slate. That’s what the Atlanta Hawks did, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are on a seven-game losing streak, and they don’t want to go into the New Year with eight in a row. In order for that to happen, they have to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves on New Year’s Eve, and they’ll have a few players back from injury to help. After missing the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have not played their best in the month of December, but one constant for the entire season has been the play of Jalen Johnson. The Hawks’ forward has put the team on his back more times than not, and it’s led him to having an All-Star caliber season, as he’s currently averaging […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had some slippage over the past few weeks, but the hope is that things can start to improve again. One of the reasons for that optimism should be the return of Trae Young, who is still getting acclimated to the team after missing over a month due to injury. Young had […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks have several capable offensive players on their team. With that comes many points on the scoreboard on any given night. So, it was no surprise that the Hawks put up 150 points against the Chicago Bulls. The only problem for the Hawks- and the biggest problem – was that […]

Trae Young may have made his much-anticipated return from a knee injury on Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets, but the Atlanta Hawks have become Jalen Johnson’s team in his absence and that continued with Young still on a minutes restriction. Johnson, who turned 24 years of age on Thursday, showed out on his birthday […]

As the speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continues, one NBA insider believes there are two untouchable assets in a potential trade with the Atlanta Hawks — and one is not Trae Young. Hawks forward Jalen Johnson’s agent, Rich Paul, suggested his client in a potential move for The Greek Freak. While some […]

One of the major revelations for the Atlanta Hawks this season has been the ascent to stardom for Jalen Johnson. The former first round draft pick has putting up career numbers as the Hawks continue to fight for positioning in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks got back into the win column on Sunday after […]

The Atlanta Hawks have stayed afloat in the Eastern Conference with Trae Young missing time with an MCL injury, and players have had to step up in his absence. Zaccharie Risacher is one of those players, but the second-year player has struggled so far throughout the season. Through 23 games, Risacher is averaging 11.0 points […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could be heading toward a divorce this season, and there will be many teams looking to acquire the star. There are some teams that could actually put together a respectable package for Antetokounmpo, and the Bucks would be satisfied with what they received in return. Rich Paul and Max […]

The Atlanta Hawks have managed to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference standings despite an injury to star point guard Trae Young. A big reason why the Hawks have maintained their solid play has been the emergence of Jalen Johnson as a legitimate star, with his latest feat being another triple-double, this time in a […]

ATLANTA, GA- It was all good for the Atlanta Hawks in the first half against the Denver Nuggets. They were making almost all of their 3-pointers, getting to the rim at ease, and most importantly, they had pretty much contained Nikola Jokic. Through that process, Jalen Johnson had done something no Hawks player has ever […]

Jalen Johnson made franchise history with how he performed in the first half of the Atlanta Hawks’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Johnson is going through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Hawks. He has made strides into becoming a star player for the team, becoming active as […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing the Denver Nuggets at home, and there’s a chance they get their two frontcourt starters back in the game. Jalen Johnson missed the last game against the Los Angeles Clippers with right calf tightness, and Kristaps Porzingis has missed the past four games with an illness. The Hawks have […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been holding down the fort impressively in the absence of Trae Young so far this season, currently sitting at 13-9 on the campaign. Young has been out for over a month after injuring his MCL against the Brooklyn Nets in late October, and since that moment, Jalen Johnson has been playing […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson had quite a night on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The former Duke Blue Devils star, who’s been shining in the absence of injured guard Trae Young, found himself in the middle of a wild ending in regulation before the game went to overtime. […]

ATLANTA, GA – Just a few days ago, the Atlanta Hawks found themselves in a deep hole against the Washington Wizards, a team that had only one win on the season. The Hawks didn’t have an answer for CJ McCollum or anybody else on the team, and they tanked their chances of advancing in the […]

The Atlanta Hawks hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in their last NBA Cup group-stage contest, claiming a 130–123 victory behind a commanding display from Jalen Johnson. The 6-foot-8 forward came away with his second triple-double of the year, producing 29 points on 9-for-18 shooting, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals, anchoring an Atlanta […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had to reinvent their offense due to the absence of Trae Young, and for the most part, they’ve been able to make it work with what they have. On the other hand, teams have made adjustments to their defense when playing the Hawks, and one of the things has been putting […]

There was a lot of hype surrounding the Atlanta Hawks‘ roster entering the 2025-26 NBA season after all the offseason additions they made. Along with adding Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard, the Hawks were getting Jalen Johnson back from his shoulder injury. Last season, Johnson’s year was cut short to just 36 games […]

ATLANTA, GA – All it took was one swipe. Or maybe a few. On the second game of a back-to-back, the Atlanta Hawks were back at home against the Charlotte Hornets, who were also coming off a back-to-back. Of course, this game would come down to the wire, and the winner was going to be […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks were back at home after a West Coast road trip where they went 4-0, and grew a five-game winning streak in the process. Their next opponent was the Detroit Pistons, which was probably one of the toughest they’ve had to face over the past week, as they came in […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been without Trae Young for the month of November as he recovers from a sprained MCL, but it’s been no problem for the team. Since Young has been sidelined, the Hawks are 7-2 and are playing good basketball on both sides of the ball. Though it’s been a collective group effort, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been on a roll this week on their West Coast road trip, and are on a four-game winning streak after defeating the Utah Jazz. One of the reasons for their recent success is the play of Jalen Johnson, who has had to step up in the absence of Trae Young. Johnson […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been on a mission in his comeback campaign after recovering from a shoulder injury. Johnson was limited to just 36 games last season, hampering what was supposed to be an All-Star stint. He was averaging career-highs across the board—18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks—when […]

On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Hawks took advantage of a floundering Sacramento Kings team and embarrassed them in their own court. Despite Trae Young’s absence, the Jalen Johnson-led Hawks put up a clinic on both ends of the court, as they demolished the Kings by 33 points, 133-100, in a game that was not as […]

The Atlanta Hawks have started the season 1-2, and it’s obvious that they’re still trying to gel with the new pieces they’ve added. At the same time, they haven’t been very healthy the past two games, and it’s been to three starters on the team: Kristaps Porzingis, Jalen Johnson, and Zaccharie Risacher. With a four-game […]

On Saturday, the Atlanta Hawks will take on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, two of their top players remain on the injured list. Currently, Kristaps Porzingis and Jalen Johnson are listed as questionable before the game, per the NBA Injured List.  Johnson is battling a sprain on his right ankle, whereas Porzingis is […]

The Atlanta Hawks are about to start off their regular season, and it begins with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors. For the past few months, the Hawks have received a lot of praise for what they did over the offseason, bringing in players such as Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard to help […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a lot of things to be excited about this season. It’s safe to say they had one of the best offseasons in the league, acquiring Kristaps Porzingis in a trade with the Boston Celtics, and then landing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in a trade. The team also has a young […]

The Atlanta Hawks enter the 2025-26 NBA season looking like one of the Eastern Conference’s most improved teams. They added size, shooting, and defensive versatility while keeping their franchise cornerstone intact. Yet, NBA 2K26 seems to have gotten its ratings completely wrong. From underestimating key contributors to overvaluing certain role players, the ratings fail to […]

The Atlanta Hawks were one of the teams this offseason that made a flurry of moves to improve their team for next season and beyond. It all started with the promotion of Onsi Saleh as the general manager, and from there, he went to work. He traded for Kristaps Porzingis, drafted Asa Newell and traded […]

Kristaps Porzingis probably wishes his time with the Boston Celtics went a little differently. Various injuries and illnesses frequently interrupted his tenure before he was moved to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday as part of a three-team trade. There’s one thing he wouldn’t change, though: Boston’s dominant 2024 playoff run that culminated in his first […]